Paying your dues in Yellowstone

[kmeronek]

Left early this morning for Hayden Valley the air was a crisp 27 degrees. Traversed the valley for 3 hours and nothing but geese and ducks. Moved on over Dunraven pass and the fire smoke was filling the valley so I knew that Lamar Valley was out of the question also. Just when I thought that it was time for me to just be paying my dues to the mighty Yellowstone I found l Bighorn Sheep. They were in their normal place on the Gardiner River a couple of miles before the north entrance. Obviously my dues were paid in full. Just of portion of the 83 shots I took before leaving.

[smoothassilk]

Those awesome shots and very clear. What an amazing rush that must have been. Thanks for sharing, look forward to seeing more.

Mark

[jeffclow]

Great series of shots......glad you were able to find them after looking like you might have an off day.

[kmeronek]

Thanks Mark and Jeff for you comments and looking. Yellowstone takes from one area and give to another. Everytime I thought that I was skunked for the day she provided something else in another area. I should have never doubted her. She is a beautiful lady.

[sdenman]

Ken very nice series. I sure am enjoying your posts.

[houtex01]

Great shots Ken...looks like you're really giving that new lens a good workout...thanks for sharing...

Ron

[Mask]

Its a real shame the way someone puts advertising logos on the animals.
Animals have rights !!

[kmeronek]

Thanks Scott, Ron and Al. Al I'm just branding my creatures.

[Tim T]

Another great series Ken. Very cool.

[kmeronek]

Thaks Tim it was fun capturing them.

[corralup]

Nice job on these, Ken. Glad you were able to pull it off. Looks like the color change is in the works too!

[kmeronek]

Thanks Sandy and the color change in YNP is in the waning stages,

[ttusa]

Wow just great shots here, Ken!

[kmeronek]

Thanks Therese but the animals deserve all the credit.